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Raridon Family History

Raridon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rardon, Cardon, Pardon, Amidon, Ardon, Bardon, Raison, Gardon

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Where is the Raridon family from?

You can see how Raridon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raridon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raridon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Raridon families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raridon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Raridon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raridon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raridon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raridon. 45% of Raridon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raridon women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Brick Mason
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raridon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raridon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name Raridon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Raridon. For the veterans among your Raridon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raridon lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raridon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raridon in 1966 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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